Manager Regional Delivery, Central West, Orana and Far West

• Full-time, temporary opportunity within the Central West, Orana and Far West Team.
• Orange based role with flexible work options and hybrid arrangements available
• Clerk Grade 11/12 Salary ($149,739 - $173,174 per annum) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Make a meaningful impact in regional communities by leading disaster risk management and recovery initiatives.

About the Role

As the Manager Regional Delivery, you'll be the key regional contact for the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA), ensuring local voices, knowledge, and priorities are embedded in disaster risk strategies and recovery efforts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Build and manage strong relationships with local and regional stakeholders, including local government, to connect the RA with community insights and decision-makers.
• Deliver and support RA programs at the local level, including disaster grants, financial support, and community recovery services.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of RA policies and initiatives relevant to regional disaster risks and connect communities with decision-makers across government.
• Advocate for regional needs and priorities in the development of disaster risk strategies and programs.
• Coordinate data and insights to support reporting and evaluation of disaster risk initiatives.
• Lead post-disaster collaboration with combat agencies and local government to support rapid impact assessments and risk evaluations.
• Monitor and support communities through recovery and mitigation projects, ensuring RA resources align with local needs.
• Lead and coach staff to foster a high-performance culture and continuous improvement.

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About You

You are a strategic and community-focused leader with a deep understanding of disaster management and a passion for regional resilience.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience in disaster and emergency management, with a strong grasp of regional dynamics.
• Proven ability to lead operations in high-pressure, politically sensitive environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Strong advocacy and communication capabilities to represent regional perspectives.
• Experience in leading teams and driving performance in complex service delivery environments.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work across agencies and sectors.

Essential requirements:

• An ability and willingness to travel within NSW and support other operational roles during disasters, emergencies and other events, consistent with skills, background and personal circumstances.
• Current unrestricted NSW drivers' licence.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

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Join us in shaping safer, more resilient communities across the region. If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Agency

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) is an executive agency of the Premier's Department. The RA will improve how NSW plans for disasters and help communities to recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the RA will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, NGOs, businesses, and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities, and other stakeholders.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The RA also offers:

• Flexible working practices
• Contemporary workspaces and technology
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
• Workforce that values inclusion
• Competitive pay and conditions (including flex-time)
• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

How do I apply?

1. Attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the essential requirements and capabilities of this role, as specified in the role description.
2. Attach an up-to-date resume detailing your capabilities, skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about this role, please contact Ken Harrison, Director Regional Delivery Central West, Orana and Far West via

Applications close Wednesday 29 October 2025

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

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Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation. 

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